[s-cars] headlight multi-function switch

[Tom Green]

I would check the bulbs to make sure they are not high-wattage  
bulbs.  That is the usual culprit for switch failure, and the German  
high wattage
bulbs definitely require a relay.  It is not usual for the european  
lights to come with high wattage bulbs, but you need to make sure,  
and I also
recommend stock bulbs or HIDs.  Check the connections and grounds,  
and clean the headlight connectors to ensure you aren't drawing any
excess current because of a poor connection there as well.

Make sure the wiring connector and the switch are making good  
contact, and there is no tension on the wire that could cause the  
connector
to separate, since a poor connection can also overheat the wiring and  
pins.

Tom

> Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2007 14:29:49 -0500 (CDT)
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> I have had a problem over the last year or so with my headlight  
> switch. I?ve had it replaced three times now. The problem is either  
> the lights only work in high beam mode or the high beams come on  
> when I use the turn signal for left turns. With the last switch  
> replacement, the wiring harness was burned on a couple of the pins  
> and was replaced. Could this problem be coming from my european  
> hella lights and if so, would wiring relay alleviate this problem?  
> I had the lights switched at least two years ago, meaning I had no  
> problems for at least a year.